Andrew Halford

Andrew_HalfordAndrew is a ceramicist of considerable experience, both within Australia and in
Japan. He has worked with Shiga Shigeo in Sydney and then Les
Blakeborough, followed by 2 years in a commercial pottery. In Japan he
worked with Shimoaka Tatsuzo  [a specialist in inlay] and Shimada
Haruo, who is noted for his large jars made by the coil throw method.
Andrew's work is highly sought after, and he has sold both in
Australian galleries and internationally.

He says this about his work:

"I draw my inspiration from nature and other
art and craft work made by people who live naturally in harmony with
their environment, in hope to find a balance in my life which will in
turn show in my work... I strive for perfection of craftsmanship to the
point I need not be conscious of my hands, but let the clay flow
naturally. I continue to develop the eye and the spirit to achieve
harmony and balance."